Transworld Tile & Stone

Depending on how familiar you are with tiny houses and urban Asian living, you may or may not have heard about wet baths. The term means almost exactly what it sounds like, but still, many people find it difficult to grasp when or how to properly use these efficient spaces to transform their...

If you’ve taken on the (often daunting) task of renovating a bathroom in your home, then you’re going to have plenty of hurdles to overcome and decisions to make. If you’re stuck on how to pick some of the key fixtures and features that will adorn your new bathroom, maybe we can...

If you’re in the midst of a kitchen remodel, it could be tempting to have everything done at the last delivery date, but today we’ll make a compelling case as to why you should save your kitchen backsplash tile installation for last. WHY KITCHEN TILE BACKSPLASH IS BEST LEFT...

In our previous blog, we shared a thorough review of the timeline your kitchen renovation will likely adhere to and where backsplash tile fit into that. Today, we’ll share with you similar information about your floor tile, although there is a bit more wiggle room when it comes to your...

If you’re looking for tiles for your home, you’ll need to visit a tile store near you, which can be a surprisingly overwhelming experience. If you want to find the best selection, price, and experience, then you need to go in with a plan of attack. For those in the San Fernando Valley, you can...

One of the most common questions we’ve received in the past few years has also been a largely uncommon one for most of our 30 plus years serving the San Fernando Valley with floor tiles:“Which floor tiles are best for a white kitchen?”So, of course, we’ve gotten very...

In today’s blog, we’ll cover something that may seem obvious to many, but still warrants talking about: Why carpeting has no place in a kitchen. You may be cringing right now, but if you’ve ever wondered about what this would look (or smell) like, then read on for why a couple of rugs over...

When we think of bathroom tiles, especially around the shower and toilet, we rarely imagine them without the potential for mold and mildew growth. These pesky, dangerous substances seem to pop up wherever there is wet and leave you with few options for removal. Today, we’ll teach you the way...

In all reality, there is no good reason why your bathroom tiles can’t outlast just about any other piece of your home. Not only are these tiles made of durable material that can and should stand up to the test of time, but they’re also super easy to maintain and keep looking great for...

All too often we see this situation: After a long renovation, full of decisions and “living through” a lack of creature comforts, families stall out and say “good enough” when the project is mostly done. For some reason, the tile backsplash is quite often the halting point of a nearly-done home...

At Transworld Tile, we regularly help families in the San Fernando Valley choose from a number of backsplash tile colors, textures, and options. Often, this decision comes down to a porcelain or stone tile compared to a glass tile. HOW BACKSPLASH MATERIAL IMPACTS COLOR, TEXTURE, &...

Growing trend that we’re absolutely fans of is the backsplash tile “window,” which is basically an isolated area of tile that is differentiated from the rest of the backsplash. Typically, this features a pattern, bold color, or otherwise feature-worthy section of tiles in a prominent...